Saddest Song Ever?

I've always said the saddest song ever is "He Stopped Loveing Her Today," but it occurs to me that there may be an even sadder song. (And by the way, only Country songs can even begin to compete in this category.)

This song is about the realization that giving it all up might not be such a bad way out. It's made all the more wince-inducing by the deadpan, glazed-over delivery and the fact it's sung by Roger Miller. It's strange to hear the guy responsible for "England Swings, "Chug-a-Lug" and "Kansas City Star" perform a song like this.

But you be the judge, gentle readers...

One Dyin' and a Buryin'